Sometimes there's no time to let the team know you're busy during back to back calls. Zapier can help ensure your Slack status is up to date during your next meeting—or whatever event—once you set up this automation. From then on, Zapier will set your Slack status to indicate you're busy 5 minutes before the Google Calendar event starts, and clear the status once it ends, saving you from the trouble of awkwardly trying to tell the team you can't get back to them at the moment.
Note: The lead time before setting a status can be customized to any amount of time you want - 5 mins, an hour, or more
How this Google Calendar-Slack integration works
- A new event is about to start on Google Calendar
- Zapier sets a Slack status for you at the pre-defined time before the event begins
- Zapier then waits until the event is over on Google Calendar and clears out your status
Apps involved
- Google Calendar
- Slack
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Post approaching Google Calendar events to a Slack channel
"Heads up! Team meeting starts in 10 minutes." This Zapier automation will be sure you and your team is ready for the next meeting—or whatever event—with a Slack notification 10 minutes before any scheduled event starts on Google Calendar. You can customize the notification time, too, having this message post 10, 15, 20 or however many minutes or hours you'd like as an advance warning.
How this Google Calendar-Slack integration works
- A new event is about to start on Google Calendar
- Zapier posts a message about it to your Slack channel at the pre-defined time before the event begins
Apps involved
- Google Calendar
- Slack
Update your Slack status when Google Calendar events begin
If it's not on Slack, did it really even happen? Use this automation to communicate your status with your team. After you set it up, whenever an event starts in Google Calendar, Zapier will update your status in Slack. That way, your team will know you're AFK with no extra effort on your part.
How this Google Calendar-Slack integration works
- A Google Calendar event starts
- Zapier updates your status in Slack (ie "on a call")
Apps involved
- Google Calendar
- Slack
Post new Google Calendar events to a Slack channel
This Google Calendar to Slack integration helps keep a team in the loop whenever new events are added to a Google Calendar. You're able to post the event name, location, start and end time and more.
Note: This Zapier integration doesn't import already created Google Calendar events into Slack, only new events after you've set it up.
How It Works
- A new event is added to a Google Calendar of your choice
- Zapier post the event to a Slack channel
What You Need
- Google Calendar
- Slack Account
Get Slackbot notifications for approaching Google Calendar events
"Oh no, I'll be late!" Get rid of this occurance with this Slackbot Google Calendar integration that reminds you of upcoming events. You can customize what information shows up from Google Calendar, pulling in the start time, end time, location and more.
How It Works
Zapier keeps an eye on your Google Calendar—either on a specific calendar or an upcoming event that matches a search query on a calendar.
When it's the designated time before a specified event, Zapier posts a customizable direct message in Slack.
What You Need
- Google Calendar account
- Slack account
Get Slack direct messages when Google Calender events start
Notify specific people on your team when new events start with this Google Calendar to Slack automation. Once set up, every time a new event starts in Google Calendar, Zapier will send a direct message via Slack. Whether it's a meeting or a scheduled lunch, you can set up reminders for the attendees with this integration.
How It Works
- A new event starts in Google Calendar
- Zapier sends a direct message via Slack
What You Need
- Google Calendar account
- Slack account
Get Slackbot notifications for new Google Calendar events
Want to get notified when a new event is scheduled? Now you can with this Google Calendar to Slack automation. Set it up, and each time a new event is created in Google Calendar, Zapier will send you a direct message in Slack. You'll never forget an important event again!
How It Works
- A new event is created in Google Calendar
- Zapier sends a direct message via Slack
What You Need
- Google account
- Slack account
Add new Google Calendar events to Slack as reminders
Make sure you don't miss your meetings, without constantly checking your calendar. This Zap will automatically create reminders in Slack for new Google Calendar events. That way, you'll get notified of your meetings within Slack.
How this Google Calendar-Slack integration works
- A new Google Calendar event is created
- Zapier creates a reminder in Slack
Apps involved
- Google Calendar
- Slack
Post Slack messages for new Google Calendar events matching a search query
Need to keep up to date when certain events are added to Google Calendar? Search for any term and automatically have those new events sent to Slack so that you're always in the loop.
Note: This Zapier integration doesn't import already created Google Calendar events into Slack, only new events after you've set it up.
How It Works
- An event is added to Google Calendar matching a specific search
- Zapier sends that to Slack
What You Need
- Google Calendar account
- Slack account
Update Slack channel topics with new Google Calendar events
Find yourself regularly posting meeting and event reminders to your Slack channel? Save that effort and set up this Google Calendar-Slack integration to keep everyone on time for the next one. It will trigger with each new Google Calendar event added from then on, automatically setting a new topic for your entire Slack channel to see every time.
How It Works
- A new event is created on Google Calendar
- Zapier automation updates a Slack channel's topic
What You Need
- Google Calendar account
- Slack account
Set my Slack status when Google Calendar events start
Tired of being barraged while you're in meetings with Slack DMs? Use this Zap to let the team know that you are not available to chat. Lifehack: block off your calendar with a meeting to set aside time for deep work, and this will also tell them you are busy. Use this Zap to automatically set your Slack status when Google Calendar events start.
It's easy to connect Google Calendar + Slack and requires absolutely zero coding experience—the only limit is your own imagination.
Triggers when an event is created.
Create an event by defining each field.
Triggers when an event is created that matches a search.
Create an event from a piece of text. Google parses the text for date, time, and description info.
Triggers a specified time before an event starts.
Updates an event. Only filled fields are updated.
Triggers when you star a message.
Send a direct message to a user or yourself from the Slackbot.
Triggers when a new message is posted to a specific #channel you choose.
Post a new message to a specific #channel you choose.
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